This film investigates the variety of stories surrounding the New Testament account of the crucifixion, death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus, interview historians, theologians and historical researchers. This exploration of the latest theories about what really happened to Jesus 2000 years ago discovered some amazing possibilities.
At the heart of the mystery is the suspicion that Jesus really could not have died on the cross. The film concludes that it was perfectly possible to survive the crucifixion in the first century – there are no records of people who did. But if Jesus survived, what happened next?
One of the most remarkable stories refers to the charismatic preacher Jus Asaf (leader of the Sanada), who came to Kashmir in around 30 AD. Shortly before his death at the age of 80, Jus Asaf said he was, in fact, Jesus Christ and the program displays the grave, beside which his tracks are carved bear the scars of crucifixion.
